SEND
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator - Ms S Beckett
Contact Number 01732 843352
email via - office@lunsford.kent.sch.uk
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
At Lunsford Primary School, we believe that every child is unique and valued. All teachers are teachers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and we are committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the support they need to achieve their full potential.
We recognise that each child is on their own individual learning journey. Through high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and carefully tailored support, we strive to meet the needs of all learners, enabling them to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.
Our Approach to SEND
We use our best endeavours to identify and meet the needs of children with SEND through a graduated approach to support. We work closely with pupils, parents, carers and external agencies to ensure that appropriate provision is in place and that progress is carefully monitored.
Our Policy for Inclusion and SEN and SEND Information Report explain:
- How we identify children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
- The provision, interventions and support available within school.
- How we assess, monitor and review pupil progress.
- How we work in partnership with parents and carers.
- The support available through external agencies and services.
Section 12 of the SEND Information Report also provides links to a range of helpful websites and resources relating to different areas of need.
SEND Provision at Lunsford
Our Whole School Provision Map provides a detailed overview of the support available across the school. Provision is organised around the four broad areas of need identified in the SEND Code of Practice (2015):
- Cognition and Learning
- Communication and Interaction
- Physical and/or Sensory Needs
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs
Support is provided through a graduated approach:
Universal Provision
High-quality, inclusive classroom teaching that meets the needs of all pupils.
Targeted Provision
Additional small-group interventions and catch-up programmes designed to address specific areas of need.
Personalised Provision
Individualised support and interventions for pupils with identified Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Meet Our SEND Team
Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO)
Ms Sarah Beckett oversees SEND provision across the school.
Working Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Telephone: 01732 843352
Family Liaison Officer (FLO)
If you require advice, guidance or pastoral support for your child or family, please contact:
Mrs Amy Taylor
Email: fflo@lunsford.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01732 843352
SEND Policies and Information
Please see the documents below for further information:
- SEND Policy
- SEND Information Report 2025–2026
- SEND Provision: Intent, Implementation and Impact
- Mainstream Core Standards Guide
- Mainstream Core Standards – Parent Guide
Mainstream Core Standards
Children and their families are at the heart of everything we do. All schools are required to make appropriate provision for children with SEND, taking account of their individual strengths and needs.
The Mainstream Core Standards Parent Guide explains how schools, local authorities and health services work together to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the support they need. It provides a summary of the expectations and guidance given to schools across Kent.
Children's Therapies
Information about Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services can be found in the documents below:
- The Pod Website Information
- Children's Therapies Advice Line Information
These resources include details of available support and a free advice helpline for parents and carers.
Kent SEND Local Offer
Every local authority is required to publish a SEND Local Offer, outlining the support, services and information available for children and young people with SEND and their families.
The Kent SEND Local Offer is available for:
- Children and young people with SEND from birth to age 25.
- Parents and carers.
- Practitioners and professionals working with children and families.
The Kent SEND Local Offer can be accessed via the Kent SEND Information Hub.
Policy for Inclusion and SEN and SEND Information Report
Please open the links below to read our Policy for Inclusion and SEN and our SEND Information Report 2025-2026:
Intent Implementation and Impact
Mainstream Core Standards
- SEN Mainstream Core Standards Guide
- SEN Mainstream Core Standards Parent Guide
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Children and their families are at the heart of everything we do at Lunsford Primary School. We are committed to ensuring that all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), receive the support they need to thrive and achieve their full potential.
The Mainstream Core Standards provide guidance for schools on how to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND through inclusive practice, high-quality teaching and appropriate support.
The documents below provide information for both professionals and families:
- SEN Mainstream Core Standards Guide – Detailed guidance for schools on meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.
- SEN Mainstream Core Standards Parent Guide – A parent-friendly summary explaining the purpose of the Mainstream Core Standards and how schools, local authorities and health services work together to support children and young people with SEND.
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These resources help ensure that schools are doing everything possible to provide effective support, remove barriers to learning and enable every child to succeed.
Children's Therapies - speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy
Please see attached flyers with details of 'The Pod' website and a free advice helpline.
Kent SEND Local Offer
Every local authority must publish a SEND Local Offer. The SEND Local Offer tells you what support is available in Kent for children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and/or disabilities, and their families.
The SEND Local Offer is for:
• children and young people with SEN and/or disabilities from birth to 25
• their parents and carers
• practitioners and professionals.
The Kent SEND Local Offer can be found at the SEND Information Hub at:
https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/special-educational-needs